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49-yr-old Andhra man missing in Saudi Arabia for over a week
A 49-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, working as a labourer in Hail, Saudi Arabia, has been reported missing for the last one week. Rama Swamy, a resident of Ichapuram in Srikakulam district,…
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In a first, Saudi Orchestra set to perform in Riyadh
Riyadh: After successful world tours, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir is all set to return to its homeland to present a concert, titled “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra,” in Riyadh for…
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Video: Makkah submerged due to massive flooding
The holy city of Makkah has been devasted by a severe flood following a torrential rainfall that hit the region on Monday, January 6, transforming streets into raging rivers and sweeping cars…
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Rakhi Sawant starts 2025 with Umrah: Videos from Makkah, Madinah
Mumbai: Controversial celebrity Rakhi Sawant has surprised the internet yet again with her second Umrah trip. The actress, known for making headlines, was recently spotted in Madinah and later in Makkah, with…
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Princess Mona Al-Solh, mother of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal passes away
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the death of Princess Mona Al-Solh, the mother of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the age of 87. “The mother…
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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rains hit Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the Makkah region on Monday, January 6, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology…
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Watch: Heavy rain, hail hits Madinah city, NCM issues red alert
The city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the early morning on Monday, January 6, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by hail showers, and lightning. Video clips widely circulated…
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Over 1,700 arrested in Saudi anti-corruption purge in 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Commission, known as “Nazaha”, arrested 1,708 individuals, including government employees, on charges of corruption during the year 2024. The arrests were made after…
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World’s longest driverless train in Saudi Arabia now in full swing
Riyadh Metro, the largest in the Middle East and the longest driverless train in the world, completed its phased rollout on Sunday, January 5, as the much-anticipated Orange Line begins operations in…
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Weather warning: Most of Saudi Arabia to witness heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has announced that most regions of Saudi Arabia will be affected by rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy starting Sunday, January 5. The weather conditions…
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Saudi Arabia: Multiple visits to Rawdah in Madinah allowed annually, conditions apply
Madinah: Worshippers will be now allowed to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, more than once throughout the year. The update recently appeared on the Nusuk application…
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Over 5M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in one week
A total of 5,663,488 worshippers and visitors performed prayers last week at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This comes amid integrated services provided by the General Authority for the Care…
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Syria’s interim FM says maiden visit to Saudi Arabia ‘historic’
Damascus: Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Friday described his just-concluded visit to Saudi Arabia, his first official trip abroad in his current capacity, as “historic”. In a series of posts…
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Saudi Arabia witnessed strongest cold wave in history in Jan 1992: NCM
Riyadh: The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) revealed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) witnessed its strongest cold wave in history in January 1992, which lasted for seven days in a…
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Saudi Arabia warns against using SHTINE bottled water
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning to withdraw SHTINE drinking bottled water from the local market due to its excessive levels of bromate, a chemical formed during water disinfection. The SHTINE…
